New Jersey Spotlight: Burger 25 Toms River

Burger 25 in Toms River, New Jersey, is a popular spot known for its specialty burgers, unique atmosphere, and commitment to fresh ingredients.

Here is a detailed overview of the restaurant, covering its history, unique features, menu highlights, customer feedback, and contact information.

History of Burger 25 (Toms River)

Burger 25 launched in 2013 at its original location at 1611 Route 37 in Toms River.¹ After several years of successful growth, the business outgrew its original space.² In 2019, they decided to move to a bigger and better atmosphere to enhance the customer experience.³

The restaurant relocated to the former site of the beloved Wolfie’s Deli, viewing it as the perfect spot to execute their vision.⁴ The move was planned before the 2020 pandemic, and despite the challenges to the restaurant industry at the time, they successfully opened in their current, larger location.⁵

What Makes it Unique

Burger 25 stands out in the fast-casual burger scene through several key features:

• Premium Beef: Their burgers are made fresh daily using Black Canyon Beef®, which is never frozen and seasoned with a homemade medley of spices.⁶

   

• The Alley: The Toms River location features an 88-person outdoor seating area known as “The Alley,” which provides a lively atmosphere for dining.
• Specialty Shakes & Treats: The restaurant is well-known for its extra-thick, handspun shakes and introduces four new “Super Shake” flavors each month.⁷

   

• Dog-Friendly Features: They cater to four-legged friends with a “25 DOG MENU” featuring treats like the Milkbone Sundae and a Doggie Deluxe burger patty, with dogs welcome to eat outside.⁸

   

• Monthly Specials: They maintain high customer engagement by continually introducing new and creative “Burger of the Month” specials.⁹

   

Highlight Menu Items

Burger 25’s menu is famous for its variety, featuring over a dozen specialty burgers. Some of the most notable include:

• The Jersey Burger: A New Jersey staple featuring an Angus beef patty, American cheese, seared pork roll, and ketchup on a Martin’s Famous Potato Roll.¹⁰

   

• The Mac Daddy: Topped with American and cheddar cheese, house-made mac & cheese, applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, and a smokey o’ring spread.
• The Oklahoma Cowboy Burger: Two 4oz seasoned patties seared with white onions, topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, applewood smoked bacon, and house-made Smack® Sauce.¹¹

   

• Crabby Old Bay Fries: A popular side dish highlighted by customers.¹²

   

• Wings: They offer award-winning wings in a variety of styles.¹³

   

Customer Feedback

Customer reviews consistently praise the restaurant for its quality and variety. Common themes in the feedback include:

• Best Burger Place: Customers frequently call it “hands down the best burger place” they’ve ever been to.
• Amazing Food and Variety: The selection of burgers is often described as “fantastic,” with variety that caters to all, including options for non-meat eaters.¹⁴

   

• Great Service: The staff and service are often described as “AMAZING,” with one customer noting that an employee even came outside to deliver their hot burgers and shakes to them while they were waiting.¹⁵

   

• Sides and Desserts: The sides, like the crabby old bay fries, and the drink/dessert options (especially the shakes) are highly recommended.¹⁶

   

Significant Events

While the restaurant’s history mainly focuses on its expansion and growth, the most significant event was its relocation in 2020. Moving into a larger, dedicated space at the former Wolfie’s Deli location allowed the business to exponentially increase its capacity and create the “bigger and better atmosphere” they envisioned, including the creation of “The Alley” outdoor seating area.¹⁷ They have also been recognized for their quality, winning the Asbury Park Press “Best Burger” award.

Information for the Toms River Location